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These specs are for stock-type bolts with light engine oil applied to the threads and the underside of the bolt head. Moly and other lubes offer reduced friction and increased bolt tension, which will affect the torque figure. If you use aftermarket performance bolts like ARP's, you should follow the recommended torque specifications.

Please note that some specifications are in inch-pounds rather than foot-pounds. Read the charts carefully to prevent broken bolts due to excessive torquing.

 

     
426 Hemi    
Main cap bolts   100 ft.-lbs.
Main cap tie bolts   45 ft.-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts (7/16 in.)   75 ft.-lbs.
Cylinder head bolts (iron head)   70-75 ft.-lbs.*
Cylinder head bolts (aluminum head)   65-70 ft.-lbs.*
Camshaft cap screw (Street Hemi)   40 ft.-lbs.
Camshaft cap screw(Race Hemi)   75 ft.-lbs.
Rocker shaft bracket bolts   30 ft.-lbs. max
Harmonic damper bolt   135 ft.-lbs.
Flexplate bolts   70 ft.-lbs.
Torque converter to flexplate bolts   65 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel cap screws   70 ft.-lbs.
Clutch cover to flywheel bolts   30 ft.-lbs.
     
* follow factory torque sequence    
     
Big Block Chrysler 383, 400, 440 B/RB Engines    
Main cap bolts   85 ft.-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts (plain)   45 ft.-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts (heavy duty)   50-55 ft.-lbs.
Crankshaft rear bearing seal retainer bolts   30 ft.-lbs.
Cylinder head bolts   70 ft.-lbs.*
Rocker shaft bracket bolts   25 ft.-lbs.
Intake manifold bolts   40 ft.-lbs.
Oil pump cover bolt   10 ft.-lbs.
Oil pump attaching bolt   35 ft.-lbs.
Oil pan bolts   15 ft.-lbs.
Cam locking bolt   35 ft.-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolt   135 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel/flexplate bolts   55 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel housing to engine block bolts   50 ft.-lbs.
Flexplate to torque converter bolts   270 in.-lbs.
Water pump bolts   30 ft.-lbs.
Fuel pump bolt   30 ft.-lbs.
Starter mounting bolts   50 ft.-lbs.
Exhaust manifold nuts   30 ft.-lbs.
     
* follow factory torque sequence    
     
Small Block Chrysler 273, 318, 340, 360 A Engine    
Main cap bolts   85 ft.-lbs.
Connecting rod bolts (plain)   45 ft.-lbs.
Cylinder head bolts, 273-318   85 ft.-lbs.*
Cylinder head bolts, 340-360   95 ft.-lbs.*
Rocker shaft bracket bolts   17 ft.-lbs.
Intake manifold bolts   35 ft.-lbs.
Oil pump cover bolt   95 in.-lbs.
Oil pump attaching bolt   35 ft.-lbs.
Oil pan bolts   15 ft.-lbs.
Cam locking bolt   35 ft.-lbs.
Cam thrust plate bolts   210 in.-lbs.
Harmonic damper bolt   135 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel/flexplate bolts   55 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel housing to engine block bolts   50 ft.-lbs.
Flexplate to torque converter bolts   270 in.-lbs.
Clutch housing bolts   30 ft.-lbs.
Front cover bolts   30 ft.-lbs.
Water pump bolts   30 ft.-lbs.
     
* Follow factory torque sequence    
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